Missing Factors on Both Sides of a Product

Start with Multiply Integers With Counter Groups to show why signs work, then use Sort Integer Products by Sign for the pattern. Assign Multiply Two Digit Integers as practice and the rate and time sheet to connect the signs to real situations.

Multiply the two factors on the right, then find the missing factor that makes both sides equal. The directions on the page read: Multiply the two factors on the right and write the Product. Then write the missing integer that makes both sides equal. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade integers, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Two integers with the same sign have a positive product, and two with different signs have a negative product. With more factors, count the negative ones. Sort Integer Products by Sign has students do this without multiplying.

Taking away groups of a negative amount adds value. On a mat of zero pairs, crossing out 2 groups of (-4) leaves a value of 8. Multiply Integers With Counter Groups shows this with counters.

Divide the product by the known factor, and check the sign. Since (-9) times what equals -63, the missing factor is 7. Missing Factors in Integer Products practices this.

Rate times time can be a negative product, such as a level falling 3 centimeters each day for 8 days. Repeated Change Problems That Multiply Integers asks students to explain what the sign means.